Thames Grove Cross Country Series Kicks Off

The first race of the four race elementary cross country series was held Wednesday at the Thames Grove Conservation Area, in Chatham.

Over 230 student-athletes, representing 15 different elementary schools from across Chatham-Kent competed in the meet.

Below are the top finishers from each division:

Grade 2-4, Boys

1. Aiden Vabbluizen, GP Vanier
2. Daniel Norton, Churchill
3. Ryder Polowich, McNaughton

Grade 2-4, Girls

1. Analize Legere, Ste. Marie
2. Sofia Makinen, Ste. Marie
3. Jeanette Legere, Ste. Marie

Grade 5-6, Boys

1. Jeff Carey, GP Vanier
2. Kayden Labadie, Lauriston
3. Noah Shuttleworth, St. Ursula

Grade 5-6, Girls

1. Emma Pegg, Harwich Raleigh
2. Genevieve Sasseville, McNaughton
3. Martina Legere, Ste. Marie

Grade 7-8, Boys

1. Aiden LeGroulx, Churchill
2. Braden Fallon, Ste. Catherine
3. Sam Pletsch, Churchill

Grade 7-8, Girls

1. Gracie MacLeod, Fatima
2. Olivia Hunter, Ste. Marie
3. Anna Trinca, King George

The second race of the Series takes place Wednesday, September 24th.